Compression therapy

Read here about the effect of compression therapy, the different compression levels and find myths busted.

What is compression therapy?

Medical compression therapy applies a type of elastic device on limbs or other body parts to exert a controlled pressure on them. Thereby, the device squeezes the vein walls together and improves the circulatory rate. Medical compression also helps with reduction of edema and recreates conditions beneficial for the healing of chronic inflammatory disorders.

What are compression levels and when is each used?

The basic rule is that the higher the compression level or compression strength, the tighter the compression stocking. The pressure is stated in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). This is the same scale used to measure blood pressure.

Get rid of misconceptions on compression wear

Rumors, misconceptions, reluctance, and preconceived ideas on compression wear persist. For too long, medical compression stockings have struggled with their dated image that is far from today’s reality. It’s time to get rid of the most popular misconceptions.